The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Market Cap
$21.7B
Global Rank
#324
All-Time High
$60.8B
2020-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 12% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.1% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #323 Fair Isaac Corporation ($22.4B)
- Just below: #325 International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. ($21.7B)
- Best year: 2022 (+165%). Worst year: 2021 (-64%).
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance — EL annual filings (2025) →$14.3B revenue · $1.1B operating income · $-1.1B net income
- ●Operating margin: 8.0% on $14.3B in revenue.
- ●Net income margin: -7.9% — $-1.1B in profit.
- ●Free cash flow: $0.7B (4.7% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $13.2B
Total
$13.2B
Capital Expenditures
$0.6B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational cosmetics company, a manufacturer and marketer of makeup, skincare, perfume, and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is the second largest cosmetics company in the world after L'Oréal. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, including La Mer, Jo Malone London, Clinique and Tom Ford Beauty, among many more, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Market Cap History (2026–2026)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. vs Sector Peers by Market Cap
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21.7B | #324(↓6) | -15.6% |
| 2025 | $25.7B | #318(↑12) | +42.1% |
| 2024 | $18.1B | #330(↓52) | -47.6% |
| 2023 | $34.5B | #278(↓119) | -40.1% |
| 2022 | $57.7B | #159(↑158) | +164.9% |
| 2021 | $21.8B | #317(↓177) | -64.2% |
| 2020 | $60.8B | #140(↑13) | +29.8% |
| 2019 | $46.9B | #153(↑38) | +60.3% |
| 2018 | $29.2B | #191(↑9) | +3.4% |
| 2017 | $28.3B | #200(↑30) | +68.7% |
| 2016 | $16.8B | #230(↓26) | -11.9% |
| 2015 | $19.0B | #204(↑16) | +17.0% |
| 2014 | $16.3B | #220(↓18) | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $15.9B | #202(↓16) | +27.2% |
| 2012 | $12.5B | #186(↓13) | +7.9% |
| 2011 | $11.6B | #173(↑44) | +40.5% |
| 2010 | $8.2B | #217(↑15) | +68.5% |
| 2009 | $4.9B | #232(↑4) | +58.0% |
| 2008 | $3.1B | #236(↑10) | -26.6% |
| 2007 | $4.2B | #246(↓3) | +8.1% |
| 2006 | $3.9B | #243(↓6) | +23.4% |
| 2005 | $3.2B | #237(↓33) | -26.2% |
| 2004 | $4.3B | #204(↓10) | +17.5% |
| 2003 | $3.6B | #194(↑7) | +49.8% |
| 2002 | $2.4B | #201(↓5) | -17.3% |
| 2001 | $2.9B | #196(↓31) | -26.5% |
| 2000 | $4.0B | #165(↓48) | -12.7% |
| 1999 | $4.6B | #117(↓2) | +18.5% |
| 1998 | $3.9B | #115(↑11) | +67.2% |
| 1997 | $2.3B | #126(↓13) | +1.8% |
| 1996 | $2.3B | #113(↑5) | +46.8% |
| 1995 | $1.5B | #118 |
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FAQ
What is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s market cap?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) has a market capitalization of $21.7B, making it the #324 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s highest market cap?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $60.8B, reached in 2020-12-31. Its highest rank was #140 in 2020.
What sector is The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Household & Personal Products industry. It is based in United States.
How has The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $21.7B in 2026 to $21.7B today.